Responsible Gaming
Gambling Should Be Entertainment
At The Boaties, we believe that gambling should only ever be viewed as a form of entertainment, not as a way to earn money or solve financial problems. When you play at Stake Casino, you should only wager money that you can afford to lose without affecting your essential expenses or quality of life.
Please gamble responsibly and within your means. If you find yourself struggling with your gambling habits, support is available.
Age Verification
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction) to use Stake Casino and access content on The Boaties.
We take age restrictions seriously and strictly prohibit access to gambling services for anyone under the legal age. If you are under 18, please do not attempt to create an account or place any wagers.
Warning Signs of Problem Gambling
If you recognise any of the following behaviours in yourself or someone you know, it may indicate a gambling problem:
- Chasing Losses: Continuing to gamble to try to recover money you have lost
- Hiding Gambling: Concealing your gambling activity from friends, family, or partners
- Increasing Amounts: Needing to gamble with larger amounts to get the same excitement
- Failed Attempts to Quit: Repeatedly trying and failing to stop or reduce gambling
- Neglecting Responsibilities: Missing work, school, or family commitments due to gambling
- Financial Difficulties: Borrowing money or using credit to fund gambling
- Mood Changes: Becoming irritable, anxious, or depressed when unable to gamble
- Lying About Gambling: Being dishonest about the amount of time or money spent gambling
- Relationship Strain: Experiencing conflicts with loved ones over your gambling
- Escape Gambling: Gambling to escape problems, stress, or negative emotions
If you recognise these signs, please reach out for help immediately.
Self-Help Tools & Responsible Gaming Features
Stake Casino provides several tools to help you manage your gambling responsibly:
- Deposit Limits: Set a maximum amount you can deposit within a specified time period
- Loss Limits: Set a maximum amount you are willing to lose over a defined period
- Betting Limits: Restrict the size of individual bets you can place
- Reality Checks: Enable regular reminders about the time and money you've spent gambling
- Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently exclude yourself from Stake Casino and participating affiliated sites
- Account Closure: Permanently close your account if you wish to stop gambling
- Time-Out Periods: Take a break from gambling for a specified duration
We encourage you to use these tools as part of your responsible gaming strategy. You can access and manage these settings through your Stake Casino account at any time.
Support Organizations & Help Resources
If you are struggling with problem gambling, help is available. The following organisations provide confidential support and counselling:
Australia
- Gambling Help Online - Free, confidential counselling and support for problem gambling
www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free call, available 24/7)
United Kingdom
- GamCare - Free, confidential support and counselling
www.gamcare.org.uk - GamStop - National self-exclusion scheme for online gambling
www.gamstop.co.uk
Canada
- Responsible Gambling Council - Resources and support for problem gambling
www.responsiblegambling.org
United States
- National Council on Problem Gambling - Helpline and resources
www.ncpgambling.org
Phone: 1-800-522-4700 (free, confidential)
Other Regions
- Germany: Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung (BZgA) - www.bzga.de
These organisations offer free, confidential support and can connect you with local resources and treatment options.
If You Need Help
If you are experiencing problems with gambling, please seek help immediately. There is no shame in asking for support — problem gambling is a recognised condition, and treatment is available.
Contact one of the support organisations listed above, speak to your doctor, or reach out to a trusted friend or family member. The sooner you seek help, the sooner you can begin to recover.
Your wellbeing is important to us. We are committed to promoting responsible gambling and supporting those affected by problem gambling.